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Fetterman calls Mamdani a 'clown' over Netanyahu arrest threat

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Newest development Jul 23, 2026 · 2 reportsFetterman labels Mamdani 'clown' over Netanyahu arrest threat

FETTERMAN on Mamdani's threats toward Netanyahu: "You are a mayor, dude ... You can fix a pothole. You can take out the trash. But you can't order people to arrest anybody, any more than I could have him arrested if he goes to Pennsylvania ...

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  1. Fox News

    Fetterman calls Zohran Mamdani a 'clown' over push to arrest Netanyahu in New York City (opens Fox News)

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    John Fetterman called Zohran Mamdani a "clown" for vowing to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu over the ICC warrant, saying America is not part of that court.

  2. RedState

  3. New York Post

    Fetterman torches Mamdani as a ‘clown’ for push to arrest Netanyahu in NYC: ‘Such a tough guy’ (opens New York Post)

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    Maverick Sen. John Fetterman laced into Mayor Zohran Mamdani, trashing him as a "clown" for musing about attempting to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to the Big Apple.

  4. The Times of Israel

    Netanyahu: Mamdani trying to distract from failed policies by exploring PM’s arrest (opens The Times of Israel)

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    Statement from PM's office says NYC mayor 'should focus on fixing the damage his policies have caused New York'; US senator calls Mamdani 'a clown' for his suggestion

  5. Breitbart News

    'Sit Down': Fetterman Says Mamdani a 'Clown' to Threaten Netanyahu Arrest (opens Breitbart News)

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    During this week's broadcast of Fox News Channel's "Sunday Morning Futures," Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) rejected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

  6. Tampa Free Press

    “Sit Down”: Pennsylvania Sen. Fetterman Rips NYC Mayor Over Threat To Arrest Netanyahu (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman blasts comments made by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding the potential arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During an appearance on Fox News Channel, host Maria Bartiromo asked Fetterman about statements from Mamdani concerning the Inte…

  7. Christian News Alerts

    Fetterman calls out NYC Mayor Mamdani over threat to arrest Netanyahu (opens Christian News Alerts)

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    Sen. John Fetterman ripped New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for floating the idea of detaining Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a move the Pennsylvania Democrat dismissed as legally baseless political theater.

  8. Independent Journal Review

    Fetterman Calls Mamdani ‘a Total Clown’ Over Possible Netanyahu Arrest (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) did not hold his feelings back regarding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “He's a total clown," the senator said on Monday’s " The Record With Greta Van Susteren " on Newsmax . Fetterman…

  9. Tampa Free Press

    ‘Total Clown’: Pennsylvania Sen. Fetterman Torches NYC Mayor Over Threats To Arrest Netanyahu (opens Tampa Free Press)

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    Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman pushed back sharply against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the mayor suggested local authorities could arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his expected visit to the U.N. General Assembly in September.

  10. Washington Times

    Fetterman calls Mamdani a 'clown' over Netanyahu arrest threat (opens Washington Times)

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    FETTERMAN on Mamdani's threats toward Netanyahu: "You are a mayor, dude ... You can fix a pothole. You can take out the trash. But you can't order people to arrest anybody, any more than I could have him arrested if he goes to Pennsylvania ...

  11. The Western Journal

    Fetterman Nukes 'Clown' Mamdani Over Netanyahu Arrest Threat – You're Mad He's Killed Terrorists 'You Admire' (opens The Western Journal)

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    Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania took great delight in popping the braggadocio balloon of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. For the past week, Mamdani has been bathing in […]

  12. The Hill

    Fetterman labels Mamdani 'clown' over Netanyahu arrest threat (opens The Hill)

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    Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday called New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) a "clown" for floating the idea of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes allegations. "You are a mayor, dude," Fetterman said about Mamdani in an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity…

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